Definition of Peaciable
Peace"a*ble (?), a. [OE.
peisible, F. paisible.] Begin in or at peace;
tranquil; quiet; free from, or not disposed to, war, disorder, or
excitement; not quarrelsome. -- Peace"a*ble*ness,
n. -- Peace"a*bly, adv.
Syn. -- Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild;
undisturbed; serene; still. -- Peaceable, Peaceful.
Peaceable describes the state of an individual, nation, etc.,
in reference to external hostility, attack, etc.; peaceful, in
respect to internal disturbance. The former denotes "in the spirit of
peace;" latter; "in the possession or enjoyment of peace." A
peaceable adjustment of difficulties; a peaceful life,
scene.
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
- in favour of peace
- characterized by peace; peaceful
- The Nuttall Encyclopedia
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